Materials Department Manager

Terracon; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Industry-leading team

Job summary

Terracon Fort Collins is seeking a Department Manager to lead our Materials Department, guiding a diverse team of project managers and technicians. You will drive quality testing services, ensure on-time delivery, and align with client requirements and company standards.

In collaboration with the operations manager, you will shape staffing plans, develop annual business plans, and monitor key metrics such as revenue growth, project profitability, and safety performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Geology; 5+ years’ practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, 9+ years’ related experience.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing Materials Department team of 13+ professionals including PMs and Technicians.
• Oversee proposals, cost estimates, scoping, and resource allocation.
• Drive business development and client relationships with the Office Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Proposal development

Cost estimation

Client relationship management

Quality assurance

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Geology

Tools

MS Project

Job description

General Responsibilities:

The Fort Collins Terracon Team of more than 56 employee-owners has a great opportunity for someone who is ready to take their career to the next level and lead the Materials Department. We partner with our clients, providing innovative, technology-based solutions along with a nationwide network of resources to help our clients and our employees reach their goals. Take the opportunity to join an employee-owned company and be a part of one of the most extensive and dynamic Construction Materials Testing teams in Northern Colorado.

Our Fort Collins office is growing and seeking a Department Manager to lead our well-established Construction Materials Testing team. This position provides opportunities to work on high profile large commercial buildings, renewable energy, large reservoir projects, data center and infrastructure construction projects throughout Northern Colorado. Our presence in the Fort Collins market started over 50 years ago, and we have a long-standing tradition of serving our community and clients with solutions for the natural and built environment.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

As the Department Manager, you will lead a team and support the growth of over 13 professionals, including Project Managers and Materials Technicians. You will also be part of a fantastic and high-functioning Front Range leadership team that guides professionals in construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and environmental planning.

In this role with support of the operations manager, you will Lead a high-performing team to deliver quality materials testing services on time, within budget, and in compliance with client requirements and company standards. Provide oversight and mentoring on proposals and cost estimates to ensure accurate scoping and resource allocation. Oversee daily operations with a focus on safety, staff development, quality, and timely deliverables, while partnering with leadership on business development and client relationships

• Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates.


• With support from the Office Manager perform business and client development activities.


• With support from the Office Manager develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection and on-boarding.


• With support from the Office Manager prepare and execute annual business plan for the department.


• With support from the Office Manager oversee and manage the success of the key department metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.


• Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.


• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.


• Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.


• Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering or Geology and 5+ years’ practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9+ years’ related experience.


• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification or licensure in field of expertise. (PE Preferred)


• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.


• Project Management Professional (PMP)


• Master’s degree or PhD preferred.